- Cost of Living
- China
- Netherlands
- Hohhot
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hohhot, China compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hohhot (China) is 48% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 (€6) | €15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (€3.61) | €8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (€1.53) | €3.34 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元24 (€3.05) | €1.04 | + 192% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (€1.66) | €1.89 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (€1.19) | €1.92 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元25 (€3.17) | €4.28 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元12 (€1.52) | €1.91 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.00 (€0.51) | €3.00 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 (€0.51) | €0.95 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €5.00 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (€0.90) | €2.23 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元3.00 (€0.38) | €1.38 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Hohhot (China) is 72% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,250 (€413) | €1,817 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,500 (€190) | €1,264 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元225 (€29) | €162 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,500 (€317) | €1,104 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,400 (€178) | €766 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元400 (€51) | €81 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元100 (€13) | €24 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €467 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,000 (€127) | €172 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (€5.08) | €7 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元20 (€2.54) | €13 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Hohhot (China) is 2% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元750 (€95) | €87 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元263 (€33) | €31 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元800 (€102) | €85 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元475 (€60) | €135 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Hohhot (China) is 18% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元363,400 (€46,130) | €25,000 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (€0.96) | €1.76 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €90 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Hohhot (China) is 6% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元10 (€1.27) | €2.85 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €32 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元37 (€4.72) | €3.84 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (€4.44) | €3.41 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (€5.08) | €2.26 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元14 (€1.83) | €1.61 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元14 (€1.71) | €2.19 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元24 (€3.05) | €29 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Hohhot (China) is 34% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元82 (€10) | €49 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元112 (€14) | €20 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €122 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元215 (€27) | €60 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (€6) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元36 (€4.51) | €2.70 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.00 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | €581 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元300 (€38) | €32 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元10 (€1.27) | €6.00 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,304 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Hohhot (China) is 39% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,800
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €3,551
(元27,973)
in Hohhot.
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